Kindergarten Academy
239 Students
Elementary School K - K
School Overview
The Kindergarten Academy, located at 900 Washington Avenue in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the early childhood development of students entering their first formal year of schooling. As a cornerstone of the local Interboro School District, the academy is designed to provide a tailored environment that fosters foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a positive introduction to the classroom experience. By focusing solely on kindergarteners, the school is able to curate a curriculum and physical space specifically suited to the developmental needs of five- and six-year-old learners.
The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to early education, balancing core subjects like literacy and numeracy with opportunities for play-based learning and collaborative social interaction. The faculty and staff are focused on building a strong educational bridge between preschool and the primary elementary grades, ensuring that students develop the necessary confidence and readiness for long-term academic success. Through its targeted programming, the Kindergarten Academy plays a vital role in the Prospect Park community by providing a nurturing and structured setting where young children can explore, learn, and thrive during a critical developmental stage.
The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to early education, balancing core subjects like literacy and numeracy with opportunities for play-based learning and collaborative social interaction. The faculty and staff are focused on building a strong educational bridge between preschool and the primary elementary grades, ensuring that students develop the necessary confidence and readiness for long-term academic success. Through its targeted programming, the Kindergarten Academy plays a vital role in the Prospect Park community by providing a nurturing and structured setting where young children can explore, learn, and thrive during a critical developmental stage.
239
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 136 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Black | 53 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White136 (56.9 %)
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Black53 (22.2 %)
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Two or More24 (10.0 %)
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Hispanic13 (5.4 %)
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Asian12 (5.0 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Interboro SD |
| Phone: | (610)957-5401 |
| Grade Range: | K - K |
| Total Students: | 239 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
239
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 239 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 120 | 50.2% |
| Male | 119 | 49.8% |
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